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Early exits leave only three top-10 men's seeds at US Open

BBC News reports that six of the top 10 men's seeds exited by the fourth round.

Updated Sep 7, 2026 · 11:48 UTC1 reports

The short version

Six of the top 10 men's seeds have been eliminated by the fourth round of the US Open, including Taylor Fritz.[BBC News]
Only Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Ben Shelton remained among the top-10 men's contenders by Sunday.[BBC News]
Exits have been attributed to physical fatigue and demanding conditions, including Novak Djokovic's early loss and Flavio Cobolli's struggle with heat and match volume.[BBC News]

Six of the top 10 men's seeds were eliminated by the fourth round at the US Open, including Taylor Fritz.[BBC News]
By Sunday, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Ben Shelton were the only top-10 men's players left in the tournament.[BBC News]
Novak Djokovic suffered a first-round exit after physical difficulties hampered his performance.[BBC News]
Flavio Cobolli cited a heavy match schedule and high temperatures in New York for draining his energy during a third-round loss.[BBC News]

Whether the remaining top seeds can sustain their physical stamina and avoid further upsets across the rest of the tournament remains unresolved.[BBC News]

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